Add 36/32 and 7/90
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 7/90
36/32 + 7/90 is 433/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
36/32 = 36 × 45/32 × 45 = 1620/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1440 + 112/1440 = 1620 + 112/1440 = 1732/1440 - 1732/1440 simplified gives 433/360
- So, 36/32 + 7/90 = 433/360
In mixed form: 173/360
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